Shoppers Drug Mart, for example, carries Plan B, which is the commercial name for emergency contraception, in its Hamilton stores. But it's not on the shelves. "Plan B is kept behind the counter. You have to ask the pharmacist for it," said Lana Gogas, a spokesperson for Shoppers Drug Mart.2012-10-10
Does Safeway carry birth control?
Patients can visit any Safeway or Albertsons pharmacy and ask for birth control.2017-08-03
Can you buy Plan B at the store?
You can buy levonorgestrel morning-after pills (like Plan B One-Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, and EContra) over the counter without a prescription at drugstores and pharmacies. It doesn't matter how old you are and it doesn't matter what your gender is.
Can I get Plan B for free?
If you have health insurance or Medicaid, there's a good chance you can get Plan B for free — you just have to ask your nurse or doctor for a prescription so your health insurance will cover them (even though you don't need a prescription to buy these types of morning-after pills over-the-counter).
Is Plan B on store shelves?
Some stores may keep Plan B One-Step on the shelf, but it is contained inside a clear, plastic box. If this is the case, you will need to take the box to the cashier, who will unlock it and remove the Plan B One-Step package after you have paid for it.2021-09-14
What store can you get Plan B from?
- The family-planning aisle.
- Behind the pharmacy counter.
- Near the cash register or check-out location.